Front axel u joint

[kaw2000]

I have a 2001 cherokee sport with a broken u-joint passenger side front.
I have changed the half axels on my 93 jeep which has a CV joint, this is different and only has the open u-joint visible. Question is, can I pull this axel and replace the u-joint or should I replace the whole axel? Some u-joints are epoxied and very hard for the shade tree mechanic to remove.
Thanks.

 

[SteelHeadz]

You can replace the U-Joint without replacing the axle shaft. If you run across those ones that has the injected adhesives, all you need is a little heat and it will make it easier to break the caps loose.

 

[kaw2000]

Thanks Steel, very helpfull info.
If I may ask another question, do I have to go into the diff and release the shaft?

 

[SteelHeadz]

Nnce you remove all the components in the way including the hub and bearing assembly, pull the axle shaft out and replace the U-Joint. Be careful when installing the axle shaft so that the seal inside the axle tube does not get damaged.

 

[kaw2000]

Thanks.